In Your School

December 10, 2010

THE ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT'S Music program is asking area residents to donate new, old and/or no longer used musical instruments to replenish the music departments at its 22 schools. Contributions are tax-deductible. Instruments donated through this initiative will be assessed and refurbished by SATORI's Gift of Music Program. Please bring the instrument to the ASD Administration Center, 31 S. Penn St., Allentown or to ASD Facilities Services, 1301 Sumner Ave. Inside the instrument case include your name and mailing address. A letter indicating the value of your instrument will be sent to you for a tax deduction. For information, call 484-765-4093 or e-mail Jen Ramos at ramosj@allentownsd.org.

Allen High School will hold its holiday concert 7 p.m. Dec. 20 and admission is $5.

Dieruff High School's Latino Leadership Club is collecting new or gently used mittens, hats and scarves to hang on the "Mitten Tree" located in the commons area of the school. All items will be delivered to homeless liaison officer for distribution to the homeless families in the district. The Holiday Band and Choir Concert will be held 7 p.m. Thursday.

South Mountain Middle School will hold a Winter Dance 3:15-5 p.m. Dec. 17 and admission is $3 with student ID.

Central Elementary School's food bank and clothing closet are open to the public 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays and 8-9 a.m. Thursdays.

Dodd Elementary School will hold an open house Dec. 17 and staff and students will present, "Traditions Around the World" and student work will be displayed in each classroom. Be Bulldog Ready assemblies will be held Dec. 17 at 9:45 a.m. for morning kindergarten and second, fourth and fifth grades; and 1 p.m. for afternoon kindergarten and first and second grades.

Emmaus High School Winter Orchestra Concert will be held 7 p.m. Dec. 17.

THE PARKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT Middle School Holiday Strings Concert will be held 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in the high school auditorium.

Parkland Cheerleader Breakfast with Santa will be held Sunday at Willow Tree Grove with seatings at 9 and 11 a.m. Tickets are $8. Bring your camera for a photo with Santa. For information, call 610-799-0488. The snow date is Dec. 19.

Parkland High School's Chorale Winter Concert will be held 7 p.m. Sunday at Neffs United Church of Christ. The Winter Orchestra and 11th and 12th grade Chorus and Chorale Concert will be held 7 p.m. Thursday in the school's auditorium.

The LVIAC Debate Competition will be held 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at the high school. Students from Allen, Dieruff, Whitehall, Central Catholic, Parkland and Emmaus will debate whether the U.S. should implement an open border policy with Canada and Mexico.